Guj: Milk to be costlier by Re 1-2 per litre from Oct 3

Anand (Guj): Milk prices will go up by Re 1 to 2 per litre in Gujarat from October 3, GCMMF that markets the dairy brand `Amul` said Monday.

"Prices of `Amul Gold` will increase by Rs 2 per litre, while Re 1 per litre hike will be there in other five brands - `Shakti`, `Taaza`, `Slim & Trim`, `Cow`, and `Tea Special` - in Saurashtra and Ahmedabad, where the federation does marketing," Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) managing director R S Sodhi said.

The dairies and members of federation in other parts of Gujarat will take an independent call on price hike, he said.

The hike comes into effect from October 3, Sodhi said, adding that the decision was taken during the federation`s board meeting held here.